Matchbox Event 2026

01. April 2026

Celebrate spring with us and join us for an evening for the good cause –
With the best Afro beats by DJane Nathy Nova, freshly brewed beer and delicious currywurst, we will also present this year’s edition of the Matchbox art program JAHRESGABE.

And in keeping with our traditions, you’ll (of course discreetly) have the chance to bid on beautiful maypoles – all for a good cause!

Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6:00 PM
Anrather Straße 3–5, 47877 Willich

We’re looking forward to a wonderful evening with you!

Your Matchbox Team 💛

our school kids are ready to rock

24 Dezember 2025

60 schoolchildren graduated from our partner preschools in December 2025. Empowered and equipped with strong foundations, they are ready to start school in January and step into a bright, self-determined future – made possible by YOU!

A big THANK YOU to our many wonderful supporters.
Here’s to a great new year!

Matchbox Event 2025

01 Mai 2025

A warm invitation to our Sunday morning matinée!
Starting at 11:00 am, we will present the current edition of the JAHRESGABE and invite you to a hearty brunch and cool wine. As always, the proceeds of the event will benefit the children in the South African township of Mfuleni – every sip is for a good cause :)

Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 11:00 am
Unterbruch 14, 47877 Willich Schiefbahn

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Your matchbox team

Ettl's STADTBILD for Matchbox

01 Oktober 2024

The limited art edition STADTBILD from the ATELIER ETTL has been reissued exclusively for matchbox e.V. based on the image of the work of the same name by artist Georg Ettl.

The 8 mm thick, 16.8 × 5 cm steel sculptures are produced in a limited edition of 150 pieces per house and can be displayed individually or – even better – in combination. Renatae Ettl, daughter of the artist, is offering them with a signed certificate of authenticity at the following prices:

1 Stadthaus 100€
2 Stadthäuser 180€
3 Stadthäuser 250€

The originals can be seen in the shop window at Willicher Straße 23 in 47877 Willich Schiefbahn.
If you are interested, please contact us via mail@matchbox-africa.com 💛

Matchbox Event 2024

05 September 2024

While enjoying warm drinks, snacks and good music, we would like to introduce you to the new edition of the JAHRESGABE, inform you about the status of our projects and present the special edition STADTBILD by Atelier Ettl.

Matchbox Winter Market
Saturday 2.11.2024, 6:00 pm
Moosheide 140, Willich

Dress warmly and enjoy a cosy evening with us. We look forward to seeing you!

Your matchbox team

Matchbox event 2023

14 Juli 2023

A warm invitation to the launch of this year’s Matchbox art edition JAHRESGABE.
2nd of September, 6 pm.

>> location: the old Barn, Unterbruch 90, 47877 Willich <<

Enjoy drinks, snacks, good music and amazing people and remember, every cent spent is supporting our empowerment projects in Mfuleni. The location will be announced here shortly.

MATCHBOX team

the MATCHBOX team

30 November 2021

Sheilah, Jacqui, Nandi, Lindi, Mavis und Victor represent the Matchbox team in the township of Mfuleni, South Africa

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